The Pokémon Company has announced that it will release a free update for the city-building game " Poko a Pokémon " for the Nintendo Switch 2 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Details on the newly added "Diving" feature and information about the in-game event " Collect Hinbas's Beautiful Scales " have been revealed.
"Poko a Pokémon" Free Update Coming August 5! Information on the Summer Event "Collect Hinbas's Beautiful Scales" Also Revealed
A free update, "Ver. 2.0.0," for the Nintendo Switch 2 title "Poko a Pokémon" is set to be released on Wednesday, August 5, 2026!
This update will introduce a new move: "Dive. "
Additionally, starting Thursday, August 13, 2026, the limited-time in-game event " Collect Hinbas's Beautiful Scales " will begin.
This is your chance to become friends with Hinbas, Milocaros, and more!
The new move "Dive"! Now you can play freely even underwater.
What exactly is the “Dive” move being added in this free update, “Ver. 2.0.0”?
How to Learn the "Diving" Move
"Diving" lets you swim freely underwater.
To learn "Diving," you must meet the following two conditions!
- Complete the request “Let’s Raise the Environment Level Even Higher!” in “Gloomy Seaside Town”
- Learn the moves "Jump" and "Surf"
Once you’ve met these conditions, Manaphy will teach you “Diving.”
Note that you can befriend Manaphy in the paid downloadable content “Bubbling Seabed Town,” which will be available starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026, just like the free update.
Use "Diving" to build towns underwater! You’ll also be able to ride the mine cart underwater
Once you learn “Diving,” you’ll be able to enjoy swimming with Water-type Pokémon, create relaxing spots and fields underwater, and greatly expand the scope of your daily life!
The summer event “Collect Hinbas’s Beautiful Scales” starts August 13! Make friends with “Hinbas” and “Milocaros”!
The Fish-type Pokémon "Himbas" is coming to your town!
Collect " Beautiful Scales," a special item available only during the event, and exchange them for items like beach-themed furniture.
By using these items to create habitats, you can become friends withHimbas and Milocaros!
- Event Name: Collect Hinbas’s Beautiful Scales
- Event Dates: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. – Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:59 a.m.
Please note that you must update to "Ver. 2.0.0" for free to participate in this event.
The free update will be released on August 5! The first installment of the additional DLC, "Poko a Pokémon Expansion Pass," will also be released on the same day.
This free update will be available starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026!
The first installment of the "Poko a Pokémon Expansion Pass," " Bubbling Water Town," will also be available starting on the same day, Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Why not give “Bubbling Water Town” a try? Learn the “Diving” move and enjoy building a town underwater.
Check the official Poko a Pokémon website for details on the update.
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